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07:47

Ripple Releases 1 Billion XRP From Escrow in Monthly Scheduled Unlock

According to XRPScan account data, Ripple released 1 billion XRP from escrow in September as part of its scheduled monthly tokenomics process. The unlock is a standard, predictable event rather than a surprise market release, designed to bring transparency to XRP supply management. The released tokens may be allocated for operational purposes, liquidity provision, institutional sales, or re-escrowed depending on market conditions and Ripple's requirements.
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07:45

AVIC Convenes Civil Aeroengine Industry Symposium on Aug 31

According to AVIC (Aviation Industry Engine Corporation), the company held an industry symposium on August 31 to analyze the development landscape of civil aeroengine sector and discuss high-quality growth strategies. The meeting reviewed the corporation's civil aeroengine R&D system construction, market and policy analysis, and product operations, with focus on breakthrough development pathways for the 2026-2030 period.
07:45

Japan's GPIF Holds First August Meeting in 7 Years to Weigh Asset Allocation Shift

According to JPMorgan Chase strategist Ikue Saito, Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) held a committee meeting on August 21 to reconsider its asset allocation following a sharp rise in Japanese government bond yields. The move marks the fund's first August meeting in seven years and is highly unusual, as the committee concluded in March that no reassessment of its core portfolio was necessary. The unexpected shift within five months suggests GPIF may be reversing its previous posi
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07:43

China Urges Japan to Sever Ties With Militarism on September 2

According to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on September 2, China called on Japan to fulfill its international obligations under the Instrument of Surrender and the UN Charter. Guo warned that Japan's "new-style militarism" poses a threat to peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region, urging Japan to learn from history and completely cut ties with militarism to rebuild trust with Asian neighbors and the international community.
07:43

Bitcoin ETFs Shed $236.5M on September 1 as Solana Funds Draw $101.9M

On September 1, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $236.5 million of net outflows, reversing the previous session's $216.7 million inflow. BlackRock's IBIT led the selling with $201.2 million in withdrawals, while Fidelity's FBTC lost $43.7 million. Bitwise's BITB was the only Bitcoin fund to record an inflow, adding $8.4 million. Solana ETFs attracted $101.9 million on the same day, accelerating sharply from just $925,000 inflows on August 31. Bitwise's BSOL led with $61.7 million, while Fidelity'
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SOL-3.20%
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07:42

Flop Labs Launches tclk/1 Protocol for Trustless AI Agent Transactions at 407 Characters per Quote

According to Foresight News, Flop Labs has launched the tclk/1 protocol, a trustless transaction framework for AI agents meeting in public chat rooms. The protocol uses hash time-locked contracts and point time-locked contracts to resolve the trust problem when one party must complete work and another must pay without either moving first. The tclk/1 protocol is positioned as a coordination layer rather than a service. Transaction negotiation occurs via signed messages within the chat room, with
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07:42

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) Returns 71% Since Jan 2024, Outpacing Vanguard's S&P 500 Fund's 66%

According to Bloomberg data cited by ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has returned 71% since its January 2024 launch, outperforming Vanguard's S&P 500 ETF's 66% return over the same period. IBIT now manages $61.4 billion in assets, making it the dominant bitcoin ETF — more than five times larger than Fidelity's Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund, which holds nearly $11 billion. Investor inflows have remained steady. Between August 17 and 27, 2026, bitcoin ETFs attracted
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07:41

DCE Chemical Futures Warehouse Receipts on September 2: Polyethylene, PVC, Polypropylene All Decline

According to Jin10 Futures, as of September 2, warehouse receipt data for Dalian Commodity Exchange chemical futures contracts showed: polyethylene futures fell 10 contracts to 4,263 hand; polyvinyl chloride futures dropped 52 contracts to 119,742 hand; polypropylene futures declined 515 contracts to 28,391 hand; ethylene glycol futures decreased 498 contracts to 1,706 hand; liquefied petroleum gas futures remained flat at 5,165 hand.
07:41

TCL Sues Samsung Over False Mini LED Advertising on Sept 1; M Series Allegedly Recycled Standard LED Products

According to ChainCatcher, TCL filed a lawsuit against Samsung on September 1 in Los Angeles Federal Court, alleging false advertising of Mini LED technology in certain televisions. TCL claims Samsung marketed its M series as Mini LED products, but these models are actually derived from recycled standard LED product lines without genuine Mini LED technological improvements. TCL stated it led Samsung in Mini LED TV sales in the U.S. between 2023 and 2025. The company alleges Samsung's M series wa
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07:39

China's Foreign Ministry Responds to Ukraine Warning on Russian Airspace Risks, September 2

According to China's Foreign Ministry on September 2, Ukraine's President instructed the country's diplomatic corps to warn other nations about the dangers of flying over Russian airspace due to ongoing military strikes. Chinese carriers continue to operate within Russian airspace despite these risks. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that dialogue and negotiation remain the only viable path to resolving the Ukraine crisis, urging all parties to exercise restraint and facilitate a
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07:39

Putin Discussed Possible China-Russia-U.S. Three-Way Meeting at APEC, China's Foreign Ministry Says No Comment

According to Bloomberg, Russia's President Putin recently discussed the possibility of a three-way meeting among China, Russia, and the U.S. during this year's APEC summit hosted by China. When asked about the report, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated there was no information available to provide at this time. As this year's APEC host, China expressed willingness to work with all parties to ensure the success of the APEC China year.
07:38

UAE Fujairah Oil Inventory Rises 0.53M Barrels to 6.412M Barrels Week Ending Aug 31

According to Jin10 Futures and FOIZ data, refined oil total inventory at the UAE Fujairah Port rose 0.53 million barrels to 6.412 million barrels for the week ending Aug 31. Light distillates inventory increased 0.308M bbl to 1.549M bbl, while middle distillates rose 0.277M bbl to 1.741M bbl. Heavy distillates and residual fuel oil declined 0.532M bbl to 3.122M bbl.
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07:33

Websea Ranks 45th on CoinGecko Spot Exchange List, Up 26 Positions to Enter Top 50

According to CoinGecko data, Websea has risen from 71st to 45th place on the global spot crypto exchange ranking, gaining 26 positions and entering the top 50. The exchange holds a Trust Score of 8/10, which reflects assessments across liquidity, network security, regulatory standing, historical track record, and proof of reserves.
07:31

13 Crypto Banking Charter Applications Await OCC Review as of September 2

According to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), 13 digital-asset-related banking charter applications are awaiting review as of September 2, 2026. The applications, filed since February 2026, include Payward (Kraken's parent company), Revolut, Agora, EDX Markets, and others. Most applicants seek approval as federal trust banks offering digital asset custody, staking, and settlement services. Some, including Revolut and OpenReserve Bank, are pursuing broader national bank charte
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